Roads are banked on curves so that

  • A
    The speeding vehicles may not fall outwards
  • B
    The frictional force between the road and vehicle may be decreased
  • C
    The wear and tear of tyres may be avoided
  • D
    The weight of the vehicle may be decreased

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